Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private W. G. Poynter, Rifle Brigade, killed in action, France/Flanders, 12 October 1917

British War and Victory Medals (S-23575 Pte., Rif. Bde.)

Pair: Warrant Officer Class 2 J. James, Rifle Brigade

British War and Victory Medals (6 W.O. Cl. 2, Rif. Brig.) good very fine and better (4) £70-90

William George Poynter was born in Islington, Middlesex, lived in Maida Hill, and enlisted at Hampstead. Serving with the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade, he was killed in action, France/Flanders, on 12 October 1917. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.